Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year)
Birmingham Newman UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Birmingham Newman University, the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The foundation year provides an alternative route to an undergraduate degree for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree and for those looking to build their confidence and academic skills. BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Early childhood, the quality of education, provision and care, and the roles and responsibilities of all those involved with young children, parents and families, all have a significant influence on children’s achievement and life chances. The last decade has seen the wider development of early years provision, changes and challeng... Home/uk fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Course fees UK studentsInternational students The tuition fee for academic year 2026/27 is: £5,760. Tuition fees for courses starting April to May 2026, fall within the 2025/26 academic cycle. Fees for the 2025/26 academic year can be found on our Student Finance pages. For detailed information on course fees for international students, please visit our International Students page, linked below. International students Additional costs The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham Newman University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,500 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £15,500 | £22,000 | £28,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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